El Niño Seen Pushing Up Rice Prices in 2027
Global rice prices are projected to surge by nearly 18 percent on average in 2027 as a strong El Niño threatens harvests in major Asian producing countries, according to BMI. This raises concerns for the Philippine economy, where food security is a key priority.
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